Gearing Up for the AMA-RFS 2006 Interim Meeting in November
Dear Colleague, The Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) of the American Medical Association (AMA) will host its annual Interim Assembly Meeting on November 9-11, 2006, at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting will bring together more than 150 residents and fellows from all parts of the country to discuss new healthcare initiatives and develop new AMA policy. In addition to learning about new AMA initiatives that aim to optimize our healthcare system, a few other activities are planned that should be brought to our members’ attention. 1. Research poster symposium
The Research Poster Symposium is an annual event that attracts dozens of residents around the country to present their research in a meeting that involves a peer-review process. Residents can submit abstracts under 4 general categories: (1) basic science, (2) clinical medical research, (3) public health/ health policy/medical education, and (4) clinical vignette. The purpose of creating these 4 broad categories is to attract traditional clinical research/ vignettes while simultaneously promoting residents to think broadly about public health and educational activities. During the past 2 years, the RFS poster symposium has grown substantially, with more than 100 abstracts submitted in 2005. This year we have partnered with outside organizations and with the AMA Medical Student Section to help sponsor a number of clinical experts who will help review and judge residents’ work. Please visit www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/12769.html for more information. 2. Leadership development
At the Interim Meeting, the RFS will be electing our new Chair-Elect as well as endorsing RFS applicants for the AMA Board of Trustee position that is currently held exclusively by a resident or a fellow member. These are the 2 most influential positions in the organization, and all RFS members are encouraged to apply. In addition, most of the AMA Council representatives who are residents will be attending the Interim Meeting, thus providing RFS members an opportunity to discover where the AMA is headed and which issues are of national importance. For example, the AMA’s Council on Medical Service (CMS) deals with socioeconomic issues in healthcare, such as national health insurance and healthcare financing, planning, and organization. The RFS representative to the CMS will be at the Interim Meeting and can open a dialogue with you on how we can best restructure our healthcare system as we attempt to cover more than 46 million uninsured citizens. Furthermore, the RFS is constantly looking for new members to take an active role in representing our interests to the larger AMA body. The Interim Meeting is a perfect opportunity for members to learn how to apply for a council or a committee position in which they can have a direct impact. 3. Increasing representation
For the first time in RFS history, residents will begin to have more than one voice in the AMA’s House of Delegates. For more than 25 years, the RFS has had only one delegate who has represented the views of all US residents and fellows in the main house of the AMA. This year we will be selecting 11 new delegate members and an additional 11 alternates who will be able to represent the views of all residents in this important body. At the Interim Meeting, we will be electing enthusiastic residents and fellows to fill these positions and advocate on behalf of medical trainees around the country. Some of the more important general issues that are likely to come before the House of Delegates include: continual modification of the Medicare payment system, reforming medical liability, and improving medical education. After having just achieved larger representation in the house, the RFS assembly will be looking for dedicated residents to represent our views and push our agenda forward. In summary, the 2006 Interim Meeting promises to be one of the most productive, educational, and exciting meetings in quite some time. The RFS invites all residents and fellows to take an active role in the AMA and join us this November in Las Vegas. Everyone, no matter how active you have been in the past, can become more involved by attending the Interim Meeting and learning about the issues that face today’s healthcare system. Please access our website at www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/13045.html to learn more about the meeting. Sunny Ramchandani, MD, MPH
Chair, Resident and Fellow Section
American Medical Association | American Medical Association-Resident and Fellow Section, 2006-2007 Governing Council | Sunny Ramchandani, MD, MPH, Chair
Kelly Caverzagie, MD, Vice Chair
Douglas Che Miller, MD, Secretary
David Rosman, MD, Delegate
Kimberly Ruscher, MD, Alternate Delegate
Seemal Desai, MD, Member-at-Large
Kusum Punjabi, MD, Member- at-Large
Samantha Cramoy, MD, Resident Trustee
Julie Snelling, Director Department of Resident and Fellow Services | “Code Blue” is prepared by the Resident and Fellow Section of the AMA. Unless specifically indicated, its articles and opinions do not necessarily reflect the policy of the AMA or the opinions of the editors or the publisher of Resident & Staff Physician. This newsletter is contained in Resident & Staff Physician solely as a service to residents. The journal is not in any way involved in deciding the content of “Code Blue.” All questions, suggestions, or requests for additional information should be sent to the AMA Department of Resident and Fellow Services, 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, or phone 312/464-4751. The American Medical Association-Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) is this nation’s strongest voice for residents and their patients. Visit our Web page at www.ama-assn.org/gorfs. To join or renew your membership, call the AMA-RFS at 800/AMA-3211. |
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